A Texas police chief is calling for a crackdown on the way juries handle cases that involve convicted drunk drivers. The chief's strong assertions were prompted after a recent fatal accident that occurred on a recent Wednesday morning on Interstate 35. The tragic crash resulted in the loss of two lives and serious injuries for another.
Texas fatal accident involves pickup truck and motorcycle
A tragedy recently occurred in the westbound lane of a Texas roadway. Two vehicles were involved in the fatal accident. One person is now being held in a Midland detention center as a result of his alleged involvement in the crash.
When to consider filing a wrongful death claim in Texas
It is understandable that a person who has suffered the untimely death of a loved one due to another person's negligence or wrongful actions would want to seek justice in the matter. If you have survived the wrongful death of a family member in Texas, whose life was ended because of another person's negligence, you are entitled to seek financial redress for the damages associated with the incident. While the loss of human life is not replaceable, it can help alleviate the stress and grief connected to a loved one's death to know that compensation is available that can offset the costs one has incurred because of the accident and death.
Texas truck accident results in tragic scene
A garbage truck and a sport utility vehicle were reportedly involved in a collision on a recent morning in Texas. The truck accident occurred shortly before 9 a.m. on a recent Monday in Austin. Sadly, one life was lost, and several other individuals were reported with serious injuries in the aftermath of the crash.
Texas wrong-way driver causes fatal accident
An entire community gathered together on a recent Sunday evening to mourn and to honor the lives of three young people who were killed in a tragic car crash. The fatal accident involved three vehicles, one of which was reportedly traveling the wrong-way in traffic. The three teens who died in the Texas collision were honored in their home state.
Help for Texas families facing wrongful death cases
The death of a loved one in a motor vehicle accident is a tragedy that leaves a long-lasting trail of grief and sorrow in the lives of those involved. When a loved one's death is untimely and was caused by the negligence of another party, immediate family members sometimes choose to file a wrongful death claim in a civil court. In Texas, this right is protected under the law in order to seek compensation for damages and liability against those deemed at fault in an accident.
Texas accidents sometimes lead to courtroom litigation
In March of this year, an accident occurred in Texas that reportedly left one man permanently disabled. It has been reported that the man has now filed a lawsuit in a Jefferson County district court against those he deems responsible in the incident. The suit apparently names the driver, as well as the another person who owns the vehicle involved, as defendants in the case. Accidents of this nature sometimes result in a victim's need for long-term medical care or supervision during his or her extended recovery.
Texas car accident leads to lawsuit
A recent incident occurred in Texas that has resulted in one of the persons involved filing a lawsuit against another party. The car accident took place in Aug. 2014. The woman who has filed the legal claim is said to have suffered serious injuries in the crash.
